Get started with your Microsoft Band

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Here are some tips to get you going

Two buttons and a touchscreen are all you need to navigate the features on your band.

You can see the UV sensor and mic on the outside of the band, and the charging port and heart rate monitor on the inside surface. Other things, like the accelerometer and GPS, are sealed inside. For more info about the sensors, see Microsoft Band sensors.

The clasp snaps into an adjustment slot. Squeeze the tabs on either side of the clasp to adjust the fit or take the band off.

When you take your Microsoft Band out of the box, check the fit and then wake it up by starting to charge it.

Check the fit

Step 1:

Put your Band on your wrist, position the clasp over the slot, and push it into place.

Step 2:

To adjust or remove your Band, squeeze the tabs on the side of the clasp.

Your Band should be snug and comfortable, without moving. For more info, see Get the right fit.

Charge your Band

When you start charging your Band, it wakes up and starts guiding you through setup. Here’s how to charge your Band:

Step 1:

The first time you charge your Band, remove the protective strip from the charging port.

Step 2:

Connect the magnetic charging connector on the USB charging cable to the charging port on your Band (either direction works) and plug the USB end of the cable into a powered USB port (USB 2.0 or greater).

Your Band comes with a partial charge that’s usually enough to get you set up. If it doesn’t have enough charge to complete setup, you’ll see this screen prompting you to charge your Band:

, so have that info ready. If you’ve used Microsoft services in the past––like Xbox, Hotmail, Outlook.com, or OneDrive––you already have a Microsoft account. It's the email address and password you use to sign in to these services. If you don’t have a Microsoft account, you can create one as you set up your Band. See Using a Microsoft account to learn more.

Here’s how to pair your Band with the Microsoft Band app on your phone:

As part of setup, the Band app asks for personal profile info like your age, height, and weight. The info you provide is used to calculate things like the distance you travel in a day or how many calories you burn during a workout, so be as accurate as possible.

As you work on your fitness goals, you can update your profile info any time.

You can also set the theme color and wallpaper for your Band’s touchscreen.